Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/02/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 23/02/2008, Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca> wrote: > IT'S STILL A NOTHING BIG DEAL! Just read the news about Lee. While it may turn out to be "no big deal" it is relevant to my current situation as a shooter so I read the news and all the comments here with interest. I have used the film camera shake out to play with various kit that was previously out of reach and its been fun but that process has to end. I am now shaking out kit at a good pace. My plan was to wait for Photokina and make a move on digital. That was based on Lee's long standing promise that this year's Photokina would be interesting. It may still be the case and I am resolved to wait. I am very unlikely to abandon Leica as long as my use of film remains viable or I take the plunge on Leica digital. My problem is that I am using my Nikon film kit more than my Leica kit and the D3 beckons. I cannot afford to follow both Leica M or R digital and the D3 (or whatever appears from Nikon during the interim). I hope Leica will make clear announcements - rather than feed the rumour mill - between now and Photokina after which I will make a decision. Until then I agree in principle with Ted though my work load currently prevents me taking a day out shooting even at weekends! Chris B P.S. My LUG Yearbook arrived and it is a great addition to my bookshelf. If nothing else it the photographs you guys are producing that makes this list rewarding. I look forward to the 2008 edition.